How far is Strafford, VT from Williston, VT?

The driving distance from Strafford, VT to Williston, VT is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.88 mi
01h 39m
Flight
52.23 mi
84.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.23 mi
Kilometers
84.06 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.88 mi
Kilometers
123.73 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Strafford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strafford
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Williston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strafford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Williamstown
VT

Town in Orange County, Vermont, United States

From Strafford
38.4 mi
00h 49m
To Williston
38.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Strafford and Williston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strafford and Williston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brook Road

    556 ft · 24 sec · Brook Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Justin Morrill Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Justin Morrill Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Route 132

    6.2 mi · 12 min · Route 132

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2: Richmond, Williston

    1914 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Williston Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Williston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Williston Road

    6 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Williston Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strafford and Williston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 132
71 mi · 92%
Justin Morrill Memorial Highway
2.27 mi · 3%
Williston Road
2.16 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
US 2
0.36 mi
Brook Road
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Route 132

Merge slight left

64.6 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamstown
00h 49m from Strafford
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Strafford and Mostly Sunny near Williston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Strafford to Williston?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Williamstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Strafford and 38.5 miles from Williston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.69 one way or $21.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Strafford and Mostly Sunny near Williston.

Stop Ideas Near Williamstown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williamstown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamstown.

RAIL

Montpelier station

16 mi away
Junction Rd and Short Rd
RAIL

Randolph station

24 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.
RAIL

Waterbury

29 mi away
US Hwy 2 and Park Row
RAIL

White River Junction

56 mi away
102 Railroad Row

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strafford and Williston. Straight-line distance: 52.23 mi (84.06 km).

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#1 Strafford

Town in Vermont

Population1,058
Coordinates43.8664600, -72.3778700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Williston

#2 Williston

Town in Vermont, United States

Population10,263
Coordinates44.4375500, -73.0681800
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Strafford (-72.37787, 43.86646)
End: Williston (-73.06818, 44.43755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $10.69
Round trip
$21.38
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.69 $21.38
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.08 $24.16
Premium $4.86 $13.17 $26.33
Diesel $6.00 $16.25 $32.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Strafford and Williston. The current time is 00:06:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.